Fortif Advisors
Guiding Growth. Creating Impact.
Business Consulting & Strategic Advisory Services
Fortif Advisors is an Alabama boutique business consultancy dedicated to strengthening the competitiveness of communities and organizations across the state. We guide business owners, executives, and leadership teams in envisioning and activating practical solutions that unlock their organization's true potential.
Our work supports the agencies, organizations, and allied partners who serve as catalysts for economic growth in Alabama, including those engaged in economic development, workforce development, and community development. We understand the landscape because we work in it every day.
Fortif Advisors, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortif Law Partners, LLC, a Birmingham, Alabama law firm founded by Bing Edwards to provide innovative legal services with lasting community impact. Together, our teams deliver an integrated suite of services that supports clients from initial ideation and evaluation through formation, execution, and long-term transformation.
Local & State Governments
Economic Development Organizations
Chambers of Commerce
Foundations & Philanthropies
Community-Based Organizations
Venture Support Organizations
Talent and Education Initiatives
Universities & Research Parks
Investment Groups
Private Corporations
Large Utilities
Types
of Clients
General Support
Visioning
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitation
Speaking Engagements
Benchmarking & Leading Practices
Marketing & Communications
Legislative Action
Grant Pursuit & Management
Program Development
Implementation Support
Performance Metrics & Evaluation
Specific Focus Areas
Economic Development
Community Development
Workforce Development
Organizational Growth & Development
Ecosystem Alignment
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Targeted Industries
Social Impact
Capital Stacking
Meet the Fortif Advisors Team
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Bing Edwards
PARTNER, FORTIF LAW PARTNERS
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Emily Heersink
PARTNER, FORTIF LAW PARTNERS
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Jennifer Vernon
STRATEGIC CONSULTANT, FORTIF ADVISORS